Understanding drivers of performance in the 3PL industry in Hong Kong

B Huo; Willem Selen; J H Y Yeung; X Zhao

doi:10.1108/01443570810888607

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Understanding drivers of performance in the 3PL industry in Hong Kong

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Understanding drivers of performance in the 3PL industry in Hong Kong

B Huo, Willem Selen, J H Y Yeung and X Zhao

International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol.28(8), pp.772-800

2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/01443570810888607

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China

competitive analysis

corporate strategy

distribution management

operations management

Purpose - The aim of this paper is to develop an overarching framework to better understand drivers of performance in third-party logistics (3PL) linked to the operations strategy literature. Design/methodology/approach - A path model is specified and estimated based on constructs and relationships grounded in the literature, as well as self-developed constructs, using empirical data from 159 3PL providers in Hong Kong. Findings - Some dimensions of internal and external environments have positive influences on differing operations emphases. Furthermore, operational performance is positively affected by corresponding operations emphases and functional involvement. Finally, good operational performance can bring about better financial performance. However, strict adherence to the low cost operations emphasis will lead to worse financial performance. Originality/value - This research provides a novel overarching framework to link competition in the market place, challenges in the operations and functional involvement through operations emphases to operational and financial performance. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

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Title: Understanding drivers of performance in the 3PL industry in Hong Kong
Authors: B Huo (Author) - Xi'an Jiaotong University, People's Republic of China
Willem Selen (Author) - Middle East Technical University, Turkey
J H Y Yeung (Author) - Chinese University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
X Zhao (Author) - Chinese University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
Publication details: International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol.28(8), pp.772-800
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Date published: 2008
DOI: 10.1108/01443570810888607
ISSN: 0144-3577
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448891702621
Output Type: Journal article

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